Sunderland

The Black Cats · Founded 1879 · Premier League

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North East club with one of the biggest followings outside the top flight.

Home ground

Stadium of Light

Sunderland · 49,000 capacity

Manager

Régis Le Bris

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Club address

Millennium WaySunderlandTyne and WearSR5 1SU

Sunderland by the numbers

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Year founded: 1879
Current ground: Stadium of Light
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League championships: Not available
Current manager: Not available
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Ownership

Owner

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus & Juan Sartori

Ultimate owner

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Company

Sunderland AFC Ltd

Stadium owned by

Sunderland City Council / SAFC

Season outlook 2026/27

Play-off contenders if the young forwards deliver.

Expected finish

3–10

Promotion

20%

Relegation

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Squad

Exciting young squad with resale value.

Finances

Model built on player trading.

Manager

Developing coach with a clear plan.

Players to look out for

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In the media

Sunderland fans plan huge away following for Elland Road trip
The Northern Echo · 2026-08-05 · positive
More than three thousand supporters expected to travel to Leeds later this month.
Sunderland pricing praised as cheapest away end in the division
The Northern Echo · 2026-08-07 · positive
A capped away ticket price has been welcomed by supporter groups across the league.
Le Fee penalty saves point for Sunderland at Brentford
BBC Sport · 2026-09-05 ·
Enzo le Fee scored a late penalty to rescue a point for Sunderland in a hard-fought draw with Brentford.
Enzo Le Fée penalty redemption rescues point for Sunderland at Brentford
The Guardian · 2026-09-05 ·
True redemption, perhaps, would have been to score with a Panenka, but Enzo Le Fée didn’t quite have the chutzpah for that. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/07/brentford-sunderland-premier-league-match-report">His duffed dink at Brentford in January</a> was the low point of one of Sunderland…
Why is Sunderland vs Arsenal at 8pm on Saturday?
BBC Sport · 2026-09-07 ·
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Saturday's Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Arsenal is kicking off at 8pm
Premier League 2026/27 radio commentary: How to listen to top-flight on talkSPORT this weekend including Sunderland v Arsenal
talkSPORT · 2026-09-08 ·
Carabao Cup LIVE on Sky! Bournemouth ahead, Newcastle, Palace, Sunderland in action
Sky Sports · 2026-09-08 ·
Sunderland vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Bruno Guimaraes set for hostile debut in enemy territory
talkSPORT · 2026-09-10 ·
Spurs and Villa hunt first league wins, Arsenal face Sunderland test – matchday live
The Guardian · 2026-09-12 ·
⚽️ Buildup, news and discussion before Saturday’s games ⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/fixtures">This weekend’s fixtures</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/tables">Tables</a> | <a href="mailto:matchday.live@guardian.co.uk">Mail us your thoughts</a>Tom will be here shor…
Sunderland vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Match kick-off time moved as Guimaraes prepares for hostile debut
talkSPORT · 2026-09-12 ·
Sunderland v Arsenal: Premier League – live
The Guardian · 2026-09-12 ·
⚽️ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off ⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/tables">Tables</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/10/premier-league-top-scorers-2026-27-race-for-golden-boot">Top …
Sunderland vs Arsenal team news LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-09-12 ·
Guimaraes and Raya crucial - Sunderland v Arsenal player ratings
BBC Sport · 2026-09-12 ·
How Sunderland and Arsenal players rated following their Premier League match.
Arsenal hold off energetic Sunderland to continue perfect title defence
BBC Sport · 2026-09-12 ·
Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka's penalty puts the result beyond doubt.
Guimarães and Saka fire Arsenal to win at Sunderland after Raya spot-kick save
The Guardian · 2026-09-12 ·
As the final whistle blew Bruno Guimarães wore a mischievous smile, Enzo Le Fée was a study in dejection and Arsenal’s immaculate start to the season remained unblemished.Two minutes after David Raya had, rather majestically, saved Le Fée’s second half penalty, Guimarães delighted both his new north London…
Guimaraes haunts Sunderland as Arsenal continue winning start
Sky Sports · 2026-09-12 ·
Bruno Guimaraes scored a stunning goal two minutes after David Raya had saved a penalty as Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 to move above Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
Furious Arteta rages over 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty call
Sky Sports · 2026-09-12 ·
A furious Mikel Arteta described Sunderland's penalty in Arsenal's 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light as "unacceptable".
Mikel Arteta says penalty given to Sunderland ‘unacceptable at this level’
The Guardian · 2026-09-12 ·
<ul><li>Arsenal manager angry: ‘This can never be a penalty’</li><li>‘It’s a judo roll from the opponent. Ezri does nothing’</li></ul>Mikel Arteta’s delight at Arsenal’s latest win was tempered by his fury with the referee John Brooks as the champions <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/20…
‘Don't know what he's worried about' - Mikel Arteta rebuked for furious rant at Sunderland penalty decision
talkSPORT · 2026-09-13 ·
Bruno Guimaraes brutally trolls Sunderland fans after dream opening goal for Arsenal
talkSPORT · 2026-09-13 ·
Arsenal demand meeting with Pro Ref over ‘unacceptable’ penalty at Sunderland
The Guardian · 2026-09-14 ·
<ul><li>Club want explanation after spot-kick given against them</li><li>They are likely to raise penalty not awarded at Aston Villa</li></ul>Arsenal are seeking an explanation from Pro Ref over the penalty awarded to Sunderland on Saturday that Mikel Arteta described as “<a href="https://www.thegua…
Haaland goal should not have stood but VAR made the right call with Sunderland penalty | Chris Foy
The Guardian · 2026-09-14 ·
Matt Donohue is only human and made a mistake, but, in general, referees have started well this seasonThere was a disappointing outcome on a big decision in the Manchester derby and no one will feel it more than the video assistant referee, Matt Donohue. On Sunday night, Pro Ref confirmed that Donohue had …
Sunderland vs Brighton LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-10-10 ·
Struijk sees red but Brighton march on with win against Sunderland
BBC Sport · 2026-10-10 ·
Brighton maintained their excellent start to the new Premier League season, as they beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light, despite having to play much of the second half with ten men, after Pascal Struijk was shown a controversial red card.
Xhaka promises ‘fire’ from Sunderland on long-awaited return to Europe
The Guardian · 2026-09-16 ·
Captain looking forward to intimidating atmosphere when Wearsiders host AZ, after 53 years awayWhen Sunderland last played European football, club directors viewed it as a useful means of raising the cash necessary to fund floodlight upgrades at Roker Park necessitated by England’s widespread adoption of c…
Sunderland v AZ, Milan v Benfica and more: Europa League clockwatch – live
The Guardian · 2026-09-16 ·
⚽ Live updates from the 8pm BST kick-offs ⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/16/xhaka-sunderland-european-riches-alkmaar">Xhaka promises ‘fire’</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scoreboard</a> ⚽ Get in touch! <a href="mailto:niall.mcveigh@theguardian.com">…
Sunderland make three changes vs AZ LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-09-16 ·
Enzo Le Fée makes amends from the spot as Sunderland overcome AZ
The Guardian · 2026-09-16 ·
Sunderland’s captain, Granit Xhaka, believes it is not unrealistic to dream about Régis Le Bris’s side <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/16/xhaka-sunderland-european-riches-alkmaar">travelling all the way to next spring’s Europa League final</a>.It is rarely a good idea to dismiss Xhak…
Manchester United’s latest nightmare & Sunderland shine in Europe
BBC Sport · 2026-09-16 ·
Aaron Paul is joined by Jobi McAnuff, Clinton Morrison and, John Murray.
Sunderland tipped to win Europa League with only two teams beating 52-year record
talkSPORT · 2026-09-17 ·
Chelsea v Bournemouth, Sunderland v Brighton, and more: football – live
The Guardian · 2026-10-10 ·
⚽ Updates from Saturday’s afternoon kick-offs ⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/tables">Tables</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/09/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend">Ten things to look…
Ten-man Brighton continue fine form with battling win at Sunderland
The Guardian · 2026-10-10 ·
When Jaouen Hadjam lashed Brighton’s second goal beyond the reach of Robin Roefs, it sparked a mass exodus.As the Stadium of Light emptied amid a smattering of boos, and frown lines creased the forehead of the Sunderland manager, Régis Le Bris, the Brighton players and their manager, Fabian Hürzeler…
Ndiaye replaces suspended Foden for Man City vs Sunderland LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-09-20 ·
Hat-trick hero Brobbey on losing side - player ratings for Man City v Sunderland
BBC Sport · 2026-09-20 ·
How Manchester City and Sunderland players rated in their eventful Premier League match on Sunday.
Eight goals and complete CHAOS as Man City somehow beat Sunderland
Sky Sports · 2026-09-20 ·
Manchester City head into the extended international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League after edging a completely bonkers, gloriously chaotic eight-goal thriller against Sunderland, winning 5-3.
Man City go top after winning EIGHT-goal thriller against Sunderland
Sky Sports · 2026-09-20 ·
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland.
Man City beat Sunderland in eight-goal thriller to go three points clear
BBC Sport · 2026-09-20 ·
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in a thrilling Etihad encounter, to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Why Sunderland did not get penalty after Elliot Anderson handball in incident you may have missed
talkSPORT · 2026-09-20 ·
Sunderland latest: Xhaka withdraws from Switzerland squad
Sky Sports · 2026-09-21 ·
Premier League panel delivers unanimous verdict on controversial Sunderland penalty that left Mikel Arteta furious
talkSPORT · 2026-09-23 ·
Ten-player Brighton win at Sunderland to stay third
Sky Sports · 2026-10-10 ·
High-flying Brighton won 2-0 at Sunderland to make it three straight Premier League wins without conceding, despite having to play more than half an hour with 10 men.
Sunderland hope to enjoy warmth in Portugal after 53 years away
The Guardian · 2026-10-14 ·
Black Cats can reboot season against Torreense in Europa League in break from tough start to the Premier LeagueThere is a pleasing symmetry about Sunderland’s Europa League trip to Portugal to face Torreense on Thursday night. The club’s last competitive venture on European soil, 53 years ago, was the seco…
Sunderland latest: Le Bris urges players to 'respect' Torreense
Sky Sports · 2026-10-14 ·
The Portuguese second-tier team hosting Sunderland in Europe
BBC Sport · 2026-10-15 ·
Portuguese second-tier side Torreense host Sunderland in the Europa League in what will be their first ever European home match.
Europa League LIVE! Palace and Sunderland team news
Sky Sports · 2026-10-15 ·
Noah Sadiki stunner earns Sunderland dramatic late win against Torreense
The Guardian · 2026-10-15 ·
Three minutes into stoppage time Noah Sadiki hurdled a set of advertising hoardings sprinted across a running track and hurled himself at the jubilant Sunderland fans.Just as those supporters’ long awaited party in Portugal had looked in peril of falling a little flat, the Democratic Republic of Con…
Sadiki nets late winner as Sunderland survive huge scare at Torreense
Sky Sports · 2026-10-15 ·
Sunderland survived a huge scare as they came from behind to clinch back-to-back Europa League victories with a 2-1 win over Torreense following Noah Sadiki's 93rd-minute winner.
Sunderland set European record no other English club have managed after dramatic win
talkSPORT · 2026-10-15 ·
Bournemouth vs Sunderland LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-10-18 ·
Evanilson swivels his hips to seal Bournemouth win against 10-man Sunderland
The Guardian · 2026-10-18 ·
Bournemouth’s and Marco Rose’s wait for a Premier League win is over. Sunderland, locked in the bottom three, are becoming this season’s object lesson in travelling too far too fast.Sixth and seventh last season, that both teams have struggled domestically while cruising in the Europa League speaks to a co…
Bournemouth beat 10-man Sunderland to pick up first league win of season
Sky Sports · 2026-10-18 ·
Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson both struck in a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Sunderland as Bournemouth picked up their first Premier League win of the season.
Sunderland star claims team ‘became arrogant' in brutal review amid 11-year low
talkSPORT · 2026-10-18 ·
Bournemouth pick up first league victory with win over Sunderland
BBC Sport · 2026-10-18 ·
Bournemouth beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium to pick up their first league victory of the season and move out of the relegation zone.
'Maybe we became arrogant' - Sunderland struggles continue
BBC Sport · 2026-10-18 ·
Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele suggested the Black Cats may have become "arrogant" as last season's surprise package stutter in the Premier League this term.
Ex-Magpie Wilson starts for Brentford at Sunderland LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-10-26 ·
Brighton and Sunderland travel to Eastern Europe in EL and ECL LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-10-22 ·
Europa League: Sunderland held in Poznan as Juventus denied comeback win
The Guardian · 2026-10-22 ·
<ul><li>Sunderland drop points in 1-1 draw but stay unbeaten</li><li>VAR rules out Juventus winner in draw with Rennes</li></ul>Sunderland’s winning start in the Europa League was ended with a 1-1 draw away to Lech Poznan. The point keeps Sunderland unbeaten in Euro…
Dominant Sunderland punished as Bengtsson earns Lech draw
Sky Sports · 2026-10-22 ·
Timur Tutierov's first Sunderland goal was not enough to earn them the victory they deserved in Poland as their wastefulness was punished in a 1-1 draw at lowly Lech Poznan.
Reporter Notebook: No panic stations at Sunderland despite tough start
Sky Sports · 2026-10-23 ·
It's certainly been a different start to the season for Sunderland compared to last year, when they flew out of the traps on their Premier League return and went months without a home league defeat.
Sunderland latest: Le Bris impressed by Leeds' start
Sky Sports · 2026-10-24 ·
Sunderland vs Leeds team news LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-10-25 ·
Sunderland v Leeds: Premier League – live
The Guardian · 2026-10-25 ·
<ul><li>Live Premier League updates from 4.30pm BST</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/17/europe-is-a-blast-but-more-a-curse-than-a-blessing-if-you-are-not-a-super-club">Europe more curse than blessing for Sunderland</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/2…
Roefs and Trafford stand firm as Sunderland and Leeds battle for point
The Guardian · 2026-10-25 ·
Régis Le Bris can usually do impassive to perfection but, by the final whistle, even Sunderland’s ultra balanced manager was looking more than a little fed up and frustrated.His bottom-placed team had probably just about deserved a second Premier League win of the season but instead had to settle for a dra…
Sunderland remain bottom after drab draw against Leeds
Sky Sports · 2026-10-25 ·
Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League table after a 0-0 draw against Leeds at home extended their winless run in the top-flight to six games.
Sunderland stay bottom after goalless draw with Leeds
BBC Sport · 2026-10-25 ·
Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League after a goalless draw with Leeds in difficult conditions at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland's first-half blitz sends them past Brentford into quarters
Sky Sports · 2026-10-26 ·
Three goals in 13 first-half minutes saw Sunderland blitz past Brentford and into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 win at the Stadium of Light.
Carabao Cup roundup: Bournemouth thrash Villa, Sunderland salvo stings Bees
The Guardian · 2026-10-28 ·
<ul><li>Cherries win 3-0 to set up Anfield visit in last eight</li><li>Wearsiders resist Brentford fightback in 3-2 success</li></ul>Bournemouth continued their impressive run of results by thumping Aston Villa 3-0 to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals for the fir…
‘There’s a new chapter to write’: Le Bris upbeat as Sunderland eye Coventry reunion
The Guardian · 2026-10-30 ·
European football has stretched resources but the manager insists busy schedule is not something to complain aboutTwenty seconds of stoppage time remained when Enzo Le Fée picked up the ball and kissed it before taking a corner. As intended, the Frenchman’s perfect, right-footed delivery dropped into the c…
Sunderland regulars restored vs Coventry LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-10-31 ·